Prison Officer

18 hours ago


Shotts, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time
Job Purpose

The Scottish Prison Service is seeking highly skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as Residential Officers. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and secure custody of individuals in our care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Encourage positive behaviors in individuals through engagement with rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives.
  • Contribute to the prevention and constructive management of challenging behaviors.
  • Manage individuals' case work and exercise professional judgment in responding to their needs and challenges.
  • Complete all administration and communications relevant to the role, including processing and analyzing information, and producing high-quality reports.
  • Contribute to effective operational risk management by ensuring the safe and secure supervision of individuals in our care.
Person Specification

We are looking for individuals who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people. You should have experience of providing support and guidance to others, and be able to make a positive difference to the lives of others. You should also be able to manage challenging circumstances and behaviors, using your emotional intelligence to prevent or resolve conflict.

Selection Method

Our selection process will include a Situational Judgement Test, a Cognitive Ability Test, a Group Exercise, a Written Exercise, and an Interview. We are committed to ensuring that our selection process is fair and transparent, and that all candidates are given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities.


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